The New York Knicks got lucky in the first NBA draft lottery, landing the ultimate prize of Patrick Ewing, who became an 11-time All-Star.
Since then, however, the franchise hasn’t had as much luck. As noted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter (who took a break from his football coverage for this little jab), New York has gone seventeen consecutive lotteries without even once improving its draft position.
Schefter added that New York has fallen back in their projected pick ten times, so if they change their fate tonight, it would be a historic change of pace.
